Understanding Russia aims to bring you stories and ideas unfiltered through the media. You will hear genuine Russian people talking about their lives, with expert translation, all designed to help you understand contemporary Russia.
Understanding Russia. Episode 12. Education in Russia. Part 2 - Schooling in Russia
In this episode we meet Inna Tyapugina, the Director of 'Algorithm for Success', not a mathematical problem, but one of the most modern schools in Russia.
23 Nov 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 11. Policing the Roads in Russia.
In this episode we interview a member of Russia's traffic police, Anton Pershin. If you ever wondered about what kind of person chooses to wear a badge in Russia...
31 Aug 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 10. An Introduction to Russian Literature.
In this episode we meet Victoria Kichigina. She will school us all on the subject of Russian literature. Before that, the UR crew, who studied literature at school, talk about its effect on their lives.
10 Aug 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 9. Business in Russia. Part 1 - A local Entrepreneur.
In this episode we meet a Alexei Baranov, a man who has carved out a mini empire in the mysterious world of Russian business. Before that we chat with our friend Evenson, a Haitian who is a natural born salesman...
In this episode we meet a remarkable man. Taras Khtey is a true local hero. Winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics could be the pinnacle of anyone's career, but he decided to dedicate his life to serving the people, and embarked on a career in politics. Oh, and he is still the sporting director of our city's volleyball club...
24 Jun 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 7. Education in Russia. Part 1 - Pre-School Education.
In this episode we discuss our memories about pre-school, and then hear from Elena Merezhko, an expert on educating Russia's youngest citizens.
1 Jun 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 6. The Unusual Life of a British Russian, Part 2 - Life After the Soviet Union.
In this episode, I resume my chat with Val Doborovich. He recounts his fortunes after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and why he didn't leave, even though he had a UK passport. He also gives his opinion on politics and culture during the formation of the modern Russian state...
In this episode we conclude our conversation with Daria Kosova, an expert on etiquette, with instructions on how to eat properly, and what to do with flowers...
17 May 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 4. The Belgorod Lilac Project.
In this episode we discuss some cutting edge science as we go in depth and discover how a Russian University uses the expertise that it has, and engages with the world outside... You will definitely feel smarter after listening to this.
26 Apr 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 3. The Unusual Life of a British Russian. Part 1 - Life in the Soviet Union.
In this episode I sit down with my friend Val Doborovich. His remarkable story starts in a northern English mill town, but in 1959, his parents decided to emigrate to the Soviet Union...
In this episode we tackle the often thorny issue of etiquette. We have a few thoughts on the subject, and Daria Kosova, an expert on the Russian experience, sets us straight...
12 Apr 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 1. Coming to Russia.
In this episode we will introduce Russia to you through the experience of someone coming to Russia for the first time. We will hear an interview with your host, Ian, and with Vladislav, who runs the International Office at Belgorod State University. Finally, we will hear from Nguyet, a Vietnamese student who arrived recently through the auspices of the above-mentioned Office.
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